Job Description

Housing Support Specialist – Pendleton Place

Full-Time, On-Site (includes community outreach)

Hiring Range: $25.19 - $30.86 per hour

Benefits at a Glance

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is hiring a Housing Support Specialist to join our Pendleton Place team. Pendleton Place is a supportive housing program designed to help individuals with severe and persistent mental illness maintain community tenure, build recovery skills, and work toward more independent living. The Housing Support Specialist empowers residents by teaching and modeling daily living skills, supporting housing stability, and fostering independence while ensuring a safe and therapeutic living environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create a therapeutic environment in alignment with supportive housing program standards and goals.
• Build positive, professional relationships with residents to support recovery and independence.
• Conduct Foundational Community Supports assessments, collect documentation, and establish client-centered housing goals.
• Support the implementation of the Permanent Supportive Housing Fidelity model.
• Teach and model skills in areas such as cooking, cleaning, money management, symptom management, and social interaction.
• Provide structure and support, including scheduling, shopping, and side-by-side coaching on household tasks.
• Encourage, monitor, and assist with progress toward housing goals.
• Communicate with clinical teams, Crisis Response, and housing staff regarding client needs, risk factors, and progress.
• Provide early intervention when behaviors may jeopardize housing stability.
• Take appropriate action when clients are missing, ill, injured, or psychiatrically impaired.
• Report and document incidents, emergencies, or changes in client status.
• Support transitional planning for residents preparing for more independent housing.
• Observe, document, and support medication monitoring for residents as assigned.
• Participate as a collaborative team member and maintain positive working relationships with KMHS staff across departments.
• Provide backup coverage in other programs as needed when schedule allows.
• Document all services thoroughly and submit within required timelines according to KMHS policy and WAC standards.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field OR Four or more year’s relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency. Therefore, the incumbent must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver’s license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Preferred Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards.

SKILLS

1. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
2. Communication ‑ Communicates clearly and concisely.
3. Computer skills ‑ Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
2. Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.

Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen. Peripheral vision is also required for this position.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.